They Hated Me in My First Life, But Now I Have the Love System

Chapter 20

Chapter 20: Visiting Our Sister 3

Her voice broke slightly at the end, an emotional crescendo that seemed genuine to anyone unaware of her true feelings

Somto's eyes darkened momentarily, but he schooled his expression, suppressing the sharp words threatening to escape.

Instead, he spoke with controlled calm. "I'm sorry, Ebere. I was busy with something I couldn't afford to abandon at the time." His tone softened, his apology sincere. "I'll try to be there for you next time."

Ebere glanced up at him, her eyes glistening with what seemed to be tears, but a faint, satisfied smirk tugged at the corner of her lips as she turned her face away.

Somto sighed inwardly, acknowledging his fault in this situation. He understood that Ebere's resentment toward Nnenna likely stemmed from his perceived favoritism.

Trying to justify his actions would only add fuel to the fire, so he opted to defuse the tension with a simple sincere apology.

"I'm really sorry, okay?" he said, his voice laced with sincerity.

Ebere tilted her head slightly, her expression softening, but only on the surface. Deep down, she smirked, knowing that Somto had backed down to keep the peace.

She wouldn't press the issue now, doing so might ruin the sweet, caring sister persona she worked so hard to maintain. Instead, she mentally resolved to deal with Nnenna directly when the time came.

"You promise?" she asked sweetly, her voice light and innocent as if she had already forgiven him.

nodded firmly, his commanding tone returning. "Go on now. Get ready quickly. We're leaving

sweet smile still in place. But as she turned her back to him, the warmth faded, replaced by a cold

retreating figure until she disappeared around the corner. Something about

the thought aside.

he turned and headed toward his youngest brother's room, still intent on gathering

younger brother, the youngest child of the family, in the study, deeply immersed in

his hand moving swiftly across the pages of his workbook. Seeing this, Somto

after a brief moment, he cleared his throat and called out gently, "Chidera, how are

up, his expression calm but curious. Somto studied

youth, Chidera had an undeniable air of potential. He was a bright boy, showing signs of developing into a great man

chest. He had always tried to be

forced him to reevaluate his approach. He couldn't afford to be

after hearing the news flashed in his mind, Chidera pushing

wasn't just an accident. It was deliberate, impulsive, and reckless. The very

his hands trembled slightly, betraying his fear. 'What's he doing home already?' Panic surged through his mind. 'That girl isn't awake yet. I can't let him

closer, accompanied by

putting a few feet of distance between himself and Somto. "I'm fine! I'm fine. Everything's great," he blurted out, his tone

his sharp gaze studying the boy carefully. Something was

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